The Lich of Glory Knight Spirit: Moving towards Krimasha!-Chapter 634 - 6: Fifth Squad, Part 3

"Thank you!" Erwin almost wanted to jump forward and kiss Simon, but he refrained when he remembered the other was a Lich.

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With a "not-so-detailed plan" and Simon’s approval, Erwin suddenly felt full of confidence.

Of course, ideals are always plump, but reality remains thin. There are always many difficulties.

Firstly, Erwin needed to sleep for a bit, after all, he had pulled an all-nighter. Humans are different from Liches; staying up late too often can lead not only to sudden deaths but also to a lack of energy, making you ineffective at everything. Resting well was the first step.

After sleeping for five hours, Erwin woke up in the afternoon.

In a hurry to get cleaned up, he exchanged greetings with his father and Simon, then rushed out the door with half a piece of bread in his mouth.

"First is the preparation work. Since this is the Fifth Squad, a stationed headquarters is essential; we can’t be without a base. I can ask Miss Yilin; she’s certainly willing to allocate a small part of the barracks to me, as it’s not yet filled. Hmm... something seems off?" Walking halfway, Erwin turned his horse around, "I haven’t done anything yet and I’m just thinking about asking for something. What would Miss Yilin think of me? And what about Simon? I can’t let them think I’m someone who only knows how to rely on others."

And so, Erwin went straight to the carpenter to get a piece of wood. Yes, a piece of wood. Then he asked the carpenter to carve on it: "Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad."

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Looking at the plaque hanging at his doorstep, Erwin felt immensely excited.

"Yes, with such a plaque, the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad is officially established! Long live the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad!"

Neighbors around poked their heads out, watching him cheer alone in the alley.

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"Next is recruiting personnel. I should gather the most basic people first. Logistics is the most important; we need someone to handle all internal affairs. The most suitable person, without a doubt, should be..."

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"What? You want me to join the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad?" Bart’s father was dumbfounded: "Do you think I look like a knight?"

"Not at all, but Father, you surely haven’t seen Miss Yilin’s deputy, Baron Abi Robbs; he doesn’t look like a knight either, yet he indeed holds a knight title." Erwin half-coaxed and half-tricked his father into the chair: "Moreover, without Beisher Duchy’s knights, anyone without him can’t do anything because he manages the finances. Haven’t you always dreamt of me becoming a knight? Now you have the chance to become a knight yourself, a real knight. Why refuse?"

Bart stared at his son expressionlessly.

Erwin wore a broad smile.

"Ahem." Bart coughed heavily twice and said meaningfully: "Son, there are only the two of us in our house. Have you ever thought about if we both became knights without a stipend, who would earn the money to support us?"

"Um..." Erwin hesitated and said: "If we save a bit, maybe..."

Bart continued to stare unmoved at his son.

After a while, Erwin could only change his tone and say: "Alright, I’ll find others, maybe Cadina will be willing. Although she surely lacks experience, so do I, and isn’t everyone cultivated little by little?"

After speaking, Erwin turned to leave. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Wait." Bart said: "I can help you until Cadina gets the hang of it. Let me make it clear first, if the Silver Moon Knight ever has a stipend in the future, I want a share too."

"Alright! Thank you, Father!" Erwin happily turned around to hug his father, promising, "I guarantee that the Silver Moon Knight will never have a stipend, so you don’t need to worry about this."

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Next up is Cadina, yes, this little girl.

Don’t ask why Erwin thought of her, probably just intuition. Although she’s quite young, don’t you think she’s very smart?

Importantly, Erwin thought Cadina might need this job.

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"What are you saying? You want our Cadina to work at the Silver Moon Knight?"

"It’s the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad."

"Oh! But what does the squad number matter to me? I only care about how much you’ll pay her. As long as the money is ample, it’s fine for her to do anything. Even selling her to you is fine."

Cadina’s father was a bald, little mustached, plump middle-aged man, working as a fish seller; thus, their house always had a strong fishy smell.

Their family had eight children. Yes, you heard right, eight. So nearly at all times, you can hear the cries of children. Cadina is the eldest of the children.

At that moment, Erwin was standing in their chaotic living room.

The overcrowded, untidy living room was filled with clutter everywhere. Cadina’s mother was yelling at one of the children, causing the child to cry loudly, a sound so loud... it hurt one’s ears.

As for Cadina’s father, he was cradling an infant under a year old, drying clothes on the balcony while chatting with Erwin.

Cadina sat obediently by Erwin’s side.

"Actually, the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad has just been established, so it doesn’t have a stipend." Erwin softly explained, "There might never be one. We’re doing this for honor. If Cadina joins, she might very likely receive a formal knight title."

"Are you sure she’ll become a knight? She doesn’t look like a knight, and I’ve never heard of female knights."

"The captain of the Silver Moon Knight Third Squad, Camilla, is a female knight, so Cadina indeed has a good chance of becoming a knight."

Straining to hang the last piece of clothing on the pole, Cadina’s father returned to the living room while shaking the baby in his hands, sat on a chair, and said breathlessly: "Listen, Sir Erwin the Knight, I’m a fish vendor, so I’m sensitive to language. Earlier, I emphasized money, with money, she could do anything. You said there’s no money. Then you went on about her possibly becoming a female knight. I think there’s a possible ambiguity in your argument. So, I’m confirming again. You’re saying she’ll become a female knight, but just the title, right? There’ll never be a stipend, no matter what, there won’t be money, is that right? Or, will becoming a female knight mean having money? You need to clearly answer this question."

Saying this, Cadina’s father lightly tapped the table with his finger, then turned his face to continue soothing the infant in his arms.

Erwin was stunned.

Clearly, the knight title, especially when it’s just a title, doesn’t persuade everyone.

Thinking it over, Erwin said to Cadina’s father: "I’ve already spoken to Cadina; she’s very much looking forward to the job."

For this, Cadina’s father scoffed: "She can help me sell fish every day and take care of her siblings. Her view doesn’t matter; what matters is fulfilling her responsibilities as a daughter. I raised her, so she needs to help me work and someday marry someone, bringing in substantial dowry to our family. That’s all I care about. Of course, if you marry her now, I don’t oppose. After marrying, you can have her do anything, including die."

Erwin’s face was filled with astonishment.

Slowly glancing aside, he noticed the smile on Cadina’s face gradually faded. Her bright eyes had a sort of unhideable sorrow.

As for Cadina’s father, he continued to focus on soothing the baby in his arms.

"I mean..." Hesitating, Erwin said bravely: "There’s money."

"Money?" Cadina’s father’s surprise was palpable.

Cadina was taken aback too, gazing at Erwin with some astonishment.

"Yes, money. But not much." Erwin earnestly said, "Three silver coins a month."

Gazing at Erwin for a while, Cadina’s father finally said: "Three is too few, five; she’ll start working for you today."

"Alright, deal." Erwin stood up.

Across the table, he and Cadina’s father shook hands.

Now the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad had three members: Erwin, Erwin’s father Bart, and Cadina.

However, half of the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad’s budget—Erwin’s monthly allowance—was gone.